Murray, Kentucky vs. Allen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allen, Texas is 40.7% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $70,351 in Allen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allen, Texas is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Allen
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Allen, TX
Compared to Murray, Allen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower